Toba DM Eye Drops is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used to treat bacterial eye infections. It stops the growth of bacteria and helps in relieving redness, itching and swelling.

Toba DM Eye Drops is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.

Use of this medicine may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.

Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

Uses of Toba DM Ophthalmic Solution

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Toba DM Ophthalmic Solution

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Toba DM Eye Drops stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Toba DM Eye Drops. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

How to use Toba DM Ophthalmic Solution

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Toba DM Ophthalmic Solution works

Toba DM Eye Drops is a combination of two medicines: Dexamethasone and Tobramycin. Dexamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy. Tobramycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Toba DM Eye Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Toba DM Eye Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Toba DM Eye Drops may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Toba DM Ophthalmic Solution?

If you miss a dose of Toba DM Eye Drops, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Toba DM Eye Drops to cure your eye infection and improve your symptoms.
Use it twice a day (in the morning and the evening). If your symptoms are particularly severe, your doctor may suggest you use them up to four times a day.
Wash your hands first before applying Toba DM Eye Drops. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after putting the medication. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Try not to blink or rub your eye.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Eye infections can cause your eyes to become more sensitive to sunlight than usual. Wearing sunglasses may help to prevent this.
Along with using Toba DM Eye Drops, give warm compress to your eyes to get relief from itching and burning sensation.
Take care to avoid spreading the infection from one eye to the other, and to other members of your family. Washing your hands regularly (particularly after touching your eyes) and not sharing towels or pillows will help to prevent the infection from spreading.

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Patient concerns

2 weeks back I got madras eye on my right side eye so that I consult doctor. No everything is alright but still I have itching on my eyes I m using Toba DM eye drops

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

How many times lIt shd be tapered

Redness in eye watery eye vision blurry for far sight. Near sight okay. right sided eye. 1 week currently on toba drops and neosprin ointment at night.

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Get your vision and refraction test done. Use eyedrop refresh tears 4 times a day

My baby boy 10 month left side eye red color docter show after give ciplox-d 2 days dropped ok but yesterday also same coming baby eye rub what is the probilem sir pls help me

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello, it could be allergic reaction or local injury which is leading to red eye. Wash the eyes properly with cool water thice daily. If redness persist put Toba eye drops 1 drop in each eye every 8 hrly for 3 days.

My daughter had conjunctivitis and is recurring for third time in a month. Firstly was treated with Toba and then Zymac drops but it comes back after 1 week after stopping the drops. Now she is prescribed L-Pred and we are worried if it can be given along with antibiotic drops . kindly advise.

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello, if the child is suffering from repeated conjuctivitis, please get her evaluated by nearest opthalmologist for the cause. He may send a culture swab from the eyes for eact organism affecting and advice antibiotics accordingly.

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